Kismet Rose

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Kismet Rose@kismetrose· 26d

I'm not a sunshine-and-heat person and don't dream of Caribbean vacations IRL, but The Wedding by Chillstudios has done a great job of making it seem appealing as I've played through it this week! #visualnovel #vn

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· 27d

Since I blew past my old goal this week, I've picked a new one! I'll also be posting updates leading up to the debut of my new site, and following me there is free. ✨ #kofi #ttrpg ko-fi.com/post/A-New-G...

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· 29d

Thanks to an incredibly generous donation yesterday, the web hosting costs for my gaming sites are covered for last year 𝒂𝒏𝒅 this year! Thank you, Tall Man! 💖 #thankyouforyoursupport #ttrpgcommunity #kofi

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Jul 14

It's always a delightful surprise when someone supports my gaming websites but since this summer has been rather difficult for us (and I know we aren't the only ones), the surprise seems even more touching today. Thank you, ColeNick! 💖 #thankyouforyoursupport #tabletopcommunity

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Jul 6

And I have been all day as I completely rewrite my page about drow sensuality after having left it the same for 20+ years. You have all been warned. ;) #ttrpg #ttrpgcommunity

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 23

It's a cool, dreary morning in Los Angeles - a perfect morning to Slay the Princess some more! #visualnovel #slaytheprincess

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 20

A friend gifted Slay the Princess to me out of the blue yesterday, and I just got through my first complete playthrough. Wow, folks - just, WOW. I'm so glad I went in blind and just went with it! Hand-drawn art + sarcastic narrator + unique story = WIN! #visualnovel #slaytheprincess

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 18

There's a lot to be admired in the setting of fulgor: i hate, therefore i am. The codex has 31 entries on gods, cultures, places, and events, and the background art is always lovely and interesting to examine. Behold Janus, god of doorways! #otome #amare #visualnovel #indiegame

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 17

Did I mention before that fulgor: i hate, therefore i am is beautiful? The sprites are all evocative and distinctive, with a lovely range of expressions. I wanted to see and hear more from every character I encountered. Quam pulchra! #visualnovel #otome #indiegame #amare

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 16

In the fulgor demo, the MC overhears Latin but doesn't speak it, so the lines aren't translated. I had extra fun piecing it together and guessing things I didn't know, then looked it up later with my husband. I'll be happy to continue in the full VN! #visualnovel #vn #otome #indiegame

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 15

One thing I love about @rdevworks.bsky.social's longer VNs is the codex. I enjoy learning more about this world & theirs through the entries, & some always tug the heartstrings. This is a longer one from the fulgor demo. #visualnovel #indiegame #otome

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 13

I just got early access to the fulgor demo today and it makes me wish I had more free time today so I could finish it! Yet I know I won't want it to end. Gorgeous art + engaging story + history delivered via story and codex = my heart is happy! Thank you @rdevworks.bsky.social! #visualnovel #vn

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Jun 3

Years ago, I wrote duels into my Guide to Romance in Fantasy Gaming as an option for weddings *and* divorces. Why not have combat-ready characters battle for love? Recently, I ran into this idea in Ebon Light and it tickled me all over again! #visualnovel #ebonlight #rpg

To the left, a human woman with light skin and dark red hair stands in a gray tunic and brown vest. She's close to (and just in front of) Laceaga Darhal, a male elf with pale white skin, dark hair, and black clothes. Both look at the viewer. Behind them to the right, three figures are having a knife fight in a dark alley. Laceage says: "Vissandand Na'alaval. it is a battlefield. Sometimes used for training, settling disputes... weddings, revenge... combinations of the four."

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Jun 2

Ebon Light's MC is in over her head but has allies who give her advice. Some of it has made me pause, apply it to Real LifeTM, and feel better. I've seen people say they found Ebon Light to be soothing, and I think this may be one of the many reasons why. #visualnovel #ebonlight #vn

In a dimly lit wooden cabin, two figures stand front and center and rather close to each other. One is a pale male elf with cheek-length black hair tossed over one eye. He wears a black suit with red accents. The other is a porcelain-skinned human woman with wavy blond hair just past her shoulders. The man, Haron, is saying: "So take heart. Don't let them manipulate you into obedience or being fearful when there is no cause."

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 31

Something I've noticed as I've replayed Ebon Light is that there are things the characters say that I find rather encouraging. Like this little line: "There are choices everywhere, darling." I'd like someone to tell me this just about every morning. #visualnovel #ebonlight #inspirationalquotes

With an ornate bedroom in the background, washed in purple with a red carpet, the main character stands in dusky clothes. She has tan skin and brown hair. Off-screen, Duliae says: "There are choices everywhere, darling."

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 30

I've lost track of how many ways I've died in Ebon Light. Just when I think I've found them all, there's another one. And it's easy to scroll back and try again, so I end up giggling and singing "Duuuumb ways to die!" instead of getting annoyed. #ebonlight #visualnovel

In a dark study with shelves in the distance and swords on the walls, three elves and one human stand. Two dark-haired, pale male elves stand on either side of a peach-skinned human woman with blond hair. The one to the left wears armor and an unfriendly expression; the one to the right has red accents and looks concerned. To the right of them, a blond male elf wearing purple holds a staff. A voice from inside the human asks: "Is this how you saw yourself dying?"

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 28

Ernol, Laceaga, Duliae, Haron, & Vadeyn appear regularly in Ebon Light, each with his own views & attitudes. They're all potential love interests, too, so elf lovers are spoiled for choice! (No suggested order except to save Duliae for last, which quickly makes sense.) #visualnovel #indiegame

Inside a dim wooden cabin four white-skinned, dark haired elf men stand in mostly black clothing that covers their bodies and arms. They stand in a line facing the viewer with a light skinned blond woman among them. She's a little shorter than they are and stands in an olive dress with bare arms. The elf to the left, Haron Milirose, says: "But you'll just teach them a new thing or two about humans, won't you, madralee?"

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 28

Meet the main character of Ebon Light by underbliss! You choose her eye color, hair color, hair style, disposition, and name. You also pick most of her decisions and responses, something that I love in a VN. What you don't get to choose is for her to stay home. #visualnovel #indiegame #fantasy

Backed by a blue ocean and cloudy sky, two white-skinned, dark haired elf men stand in mostly black clothing that covers their bodies and arms completely. They stand in a line facing the viewer with a light skinned blond woman among them. She's a little shorter than they are and stands in an olive dress with bare arms. The elf to the right, Haron Milirose, says: "You are a very strange woman."

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 25

I haven't been able to finish my first playthrough yet, but OMG Ebon Light by Underbliss has been an engrossing ride! I love the art, music, and characters. I'm amazed you can PWYW for it. #visualnovel underbliss.itch.io/ebon-light

Backed by a blue ocean and cloudy sky, three white-skinned, dark haired elf men stand in mostly black clothing that covers their bodies and arms completely. They are arrayed in a line facing the viewer with a light skinned blond woman among them. She's a little shorter than they are and stands in an olive dress with bare arms.

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· May 11

Recently, I've started revamping my D&D site. Along the way, I'm fixing errors, removing old code, and updating the look in small ways. Constructive feedback is welcome! #ttrpgcommunity www.dnd.kismetrose.com/DandDUpdates...

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Mar 4

Me: You can roll to see if you recognize her house insignia. My hubby (who was rolling for shit that night): It's gonna be House Derp. He even went and made a banner for House Derp later:

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Dec 6

One thing Pentiment does well is to remind us that everyone has grudges, from small and fleeting to deep and enduring, publicly aired to privately nursed. Highlighting them reveals more about the past, the culture, the bearer, and maybe also the target. #storytelling #characterdevelopment

Old monk in a scriptorium saying "God, give me the strength to endure this man" about another monk standing silent in the background.

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Dec 5

The Wolf Among Us reminded me that NPCs have lines they won't cross and expect others not to cross, either. They won't always be fair about it, but they have their reasons. These clashes can happen with anyone, and while frustrating, they can make NPCs more realistic. #videogames #ttrpgs

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Dec 4

I knew when I first saw Pentiment that it was made for me in a number of ways, and I have not been disappointed. So much homework went into crafting it and the creators share much of it with the player through conversations and glosses, like this. #history #videogames #pentiment

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Dec 3

Animal NPCs with defined personalities and good communication will always be more interesting than those that are just described physically or used mostly for mechanical reasons (attacks, abilities, etc.). Just something The Wolf Among Us reminded me of when I played it recently.

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Nov 30

The demo for Drăculești is up on Steam with lovely art, writing full of tension, and a different look into Renfield. It made my morning more interesting! #visualnovel #dracula

A night view of Castle Dracula in Romania, 1931

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Nov 30

When I saw "just so you know, all my pants are sassy," I had to make a Disco Elysium meme out of it. I would've enjoyed some sassy talking pants to go with my horrible necktie... #discoelysium

"just so you know, all my pants are sassy" on top of Harry dancing at the rave church in Disco Elysium

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Nov 19

One of the most relatable things in Vampire Therapist by Little Bat Games: not knowing how to make small talk with strangers and coming out awkward either way you try. 😉

Sam the cowboy vampire faced with a mortal stranger: Now, what do mortals of this time talk about? Choices: A. Be awkward about the weather. B. Be awkward about everyday annoyances. C. Be awkward about music.

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Nov 13

Let's hear about a notable city or country in your current game! #ttrpg

Player interested in the lore of my world: What are the names of the cities and countries in your campaign?
Me, a DM: Image of Yakko Warner about to sing the names of all the countries of the world.

Kismet Rose@kismetrose· Oct 10

I've been graciously granted early access to Sigh of the Abyss, which releases tomorrow, and I have to say, I am LOVING it! I hoped it would be a #visualnovel I could live in, and it very much is! Rascal Devworks has outdone themselves with this beauty!